SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Service Delivery Management Pillar of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in Goma. The Senior Medical Officer (Medical Chief of Section) reports directly to the Chief Service Delivery Management. The Senior Medical Officer (Chief of Section), manages overall operations and logistical support to all mission components by planning, coordinating, and delivering of medical services including management of staff and budgetary resources. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Senior/Chief Medical Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Managerial: • Plans, organizes, manages, supervises and coordinates medical services in the Mission. This includes management of medical support activities in the Mission. • Provides day-to-day supervision of medical staff. • Evaluates staff performance, interviews/evaluates candidates for job openings. • Prepares budgets and controls finances, ensuring optimum and rational use of resources. • Procures drugs, medical equipment, consumables and medical supplies. • Ensures availability of supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment. • Ensures the implementation of directives from UNHQ. • Works closely with the Force Medical officer or designee on all Force related medical issues, administrative and medical functions including casevac/medevacs, medical care, repatriation and operations. • Coordinate the smooth function of the aero medical evacuation (AMET) team and the COE medical facilities as per DHMOSH health quality and patient safety (HQPS) standards. • Liaise and follow up with procurement and contracts management on contracting medical services with private medical service providers, extension of contracts and provision of standards medical services as per DHMOHS HQPOS standards. • Manages the interface between the medical section components, senior management of the Mission, all specialized agencies, TCC/PCC medical service providers, other physicians and representatives of laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, medical associations and societies. • Ensures a conducive and secure working environment for medical staff. • Acts as Advisor for the Mission on Medical Matters. • Establishes and implements appropriate training programs in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. Occupational Health, mental health, health education, disease prevention, first aid and CPR). Clinical Duties: • Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, responses to emergencies, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, immunizations, etc. • Oversees the delivery of high-quality occupational health services in the UN workplace as per DHMOSH HQPS standards. • Refers staff to outside specialists and the specialized medical facility as necessary. • Follows-up with outside specialists and the specialized medical facility. • Oversees and provides health education and health promotion programs. • Liaises with medical sections/units in the mission and host-nation facilities. • Ensures the provision of health education. • Ensures the implementation of adequate Infection Control measures in the mission medical services and contracted Hospitals. • Follows the UN established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave and medical evacuations and related mission health issues. • Organizes/Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues. • Performs other related duties as required. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Make sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly. EducationDoctorate in Medicine (MD) or equivalent in medicine or related fields including residency/internship in one of the medical specialties preferably in Surgery is required. Job - Specific QualificationCurrently registered to practice medicine in own country or another UN member state is required. Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent certification is desirable. Postgraduate certificates in Occupational health and safety (OSH) and Occupational Ergonomics are desirable. Work ExperienceA minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible clinical experience in one of the areas of medicine, including at least five years in the Occupational Health field, is required. At least five (7) years of combined clinical and management experience in one of the areas of medicine and medical sections, including budgeting, supervisory responsibilities and resource management with experience working in military medical services and UN mission, including management in crises situation are required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in both English and French is required. AssessmentPreviously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment. Special NoticeThis \"Recruit from Roster\" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. 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